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RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 12 Dec 2015
Flying Scotsman restored, with testing to start soon.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-35063748
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 18 Dec 2015
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35061511
30 years since the APT was introduced.
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 18 Dec 2015
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-35121745
Keep an eye out next time an old lady sits next to you on the train!
It could be the Queen!
RE: Trains - omnicity4659 - 23 Dec 2015
Service 1X01 will operate around the country early Christmas Day.... http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S73184/2015/12/24/advanced
Schedule Information
STP schedule UID S73184, identity 1X01
Runs on 24/12/2015 only
Christmas Parcels & Gifts (Intercity Express Parcels)
Operational Information
Schedule from North Pole
Timed for 768mph max
9 reindeer and sleigh
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 20 Jan 2016
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/04/football-grounds-seen-from-train-trips
I have missed some of these stadiums.
Anyone got any others to add?
RE: Trains - NK53 TKT - 21 Jan 2016
I am shocked to have just seen out of the window of my VTEC HST, at Doncaster 60049 in EW&S livery, wasn't that abolished 5-10 years ago?
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 21 Jan 2016
(21 Jan 2016, 10:21 am)NK53 TKT I am shocked to have just seen out of the window of my VTEC HST, at Doncaster 60049 in EW&S livery, wasn't that abolished 5-10 years ago?
Here is some more info on 60049.
http://www.tugtracker.co.uk/fleetinfo/60049.aspx
There isn't anything on it for a year now, when it was last sighted at Toton.
RE: Trains 60049 - Coppercap40 - 21 Jan 2016
It is being used as a super shunter at Doncaster
RE: Trains 60049 - NK53 TKT - 21 Jan 2016
(21 Jan 2016, 5:15 pm)Coppercap40 It is being used as a super shunter at Doncaster
Thanks, I only saw WABTEC Class 08s
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 03 Feb 2016
http://youtu.be/6laaDgl6ZsQ
There is a running day planned on the weardale railway too. Just noted on Fb earlier on.
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 11 Feb 2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35293307
Missing staff percentages revealed.
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 12 Feb 2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35556870
Lack of interest in rail franchises according to Government report.
RE: Trains - Adrian - 12 Feb 2016
(12 Feb 2016, 10:54 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35556870Makes you wonder where all this competition is, that privatisation was supposed to create...
Lack of interest in rail franchises according to Government report.
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 05 Mar 2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35725014
New, potentially driverless trains for Glasgow Subway.
RE: Trains - Adrian - 05 Mar 2016
(05 Mar 2016, 7:59 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35725014
New, potentially driverless trains for Glasgow Subway.
Meh. Whilst I can understand the cost savings of implementing such units, I always think whether I'd feel comfortable on a train, knowing there's no driver to look after my safety. I've never been on a driverless train, but I plan to use the DLR for the first time, in a couple of months time.
RE: Trains - Andreos1 - 05 Mar 2016
(05 Mar 2016, 10:39 am)Adrian Meh. Whilst I can understand the cost savings of implementing such units, I always think whether I'd feel comfortable on a train, knowing there's no driver to look after my safety. I've never been on a driverless train, but I plan to use the DLR for the first time, in a couple of months time.
The DLR have 'train captains' (I think that is their title), who stand in the centre of the train and use a remote control/push button type device.
Cheaper than a driver?
Going down the incline into Bank without a driver was a strange experience.
RE: Trains - NK53 TKT - 05 Mar 2016
(05 Mar 2016, 10:39 am)Adrian Meh. Whilst I can understand the cost savings of implementing such units, I always think whether I'd feel comfortable on a train, knowing there's no driver to look after my safety. I've never been on a driverless train, but I plan to use the DLR for the first time, in a couple of months time.
Because I have family in the Kidbrooke area of South East London I go 14 times a year, I use the D.L.R, you get used to it. They can take quite a long time however in comparison to Southeastern trains. I recommend the Canary Wharf area
RE: Trains - 8222 - 05 Mar 2016
(05 Mar 2016, 10:39 am)Adrian Meh. Whilst I can understand the cost savings of implementing such units, I always think whether I'd feel comfortable on a train, knowing there's no driver to look after my safety. I've never been on a driverless train, but I plan to use the DLR for the first time, in a couple of months time.
I really quite like the DLR in comparison with the tube. It's quite cool when they lift up the front box and manually drive it from there. I quite like the ride. Saying that, I'd much prefer to take the Overground any day.
And if you get the Central, Northern, Jubilee or the Victoria (possibly other lines, too), most of the drivers are there to simply open and close the doors. I suppose there's always that safety factor of them being able to take over in an emergency.
RE: Trains - South Tyne Lad - 11 Mar 2016
The first IEP to begin Main Line testing has took place today, Near Biggleswade and Sandy on the ECML https://www.flickr.com/photos/steam60163/25608404401/in/photostream/
This is a Great Western Bi-Mode Unit
RE: Trains - citaro5284 - 11 Mar 2016
(11 Mar 2016, 9:55 pm)South Tyne Lad The first IEP to begin Main Line testing has took place today, Near Biggleswade and Sandy on the ECML https://www.flickr.com/photos/steam60163/25608404401/in/photostream/
This is a Great Western Bi-Mode Unit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hr9_yEdBEY&sns=tw